Insights and stories on leadership, collaboration and workplace culture, from the boardroom to the field.
Trust is the foundation of every relationship. In families, it flows naturally. At work, it’s earned — and often unevenly. In today’s workplace, teams can’t build trust through a single picnic or quarterly meeting. It takes shared experience and genuine connection. At Venture Up, we’ve seen that diversity of thought — not just background — […]
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How to Spot High Character in a Job Interview If character is revealed by what you do—not by what you say—how can HR managers truly find someone of high character, a self-starter, a team player, proactive in solving problems? Job ads are filled with those buzzwords, but how can you really know if an applicant […]
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If you are in the process of raising kids, you are well aware that your advice means little because, simply, you lack credibility. Yet if a favorite teacher, a coach or their best friend’s mom say the same thing, the wisdom is absorbed and retained until their next favorite influencer comes along. Human resources […]
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If you are a new leader or manager, your team automatically looks up to you and seeks your advice and direction. That’s a double-edged sword. The door of respect is open, but that door can close if you make a wrong move. If you ignore your mistake, deflect or blame someone else, the door can […]
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Updated November 2025 Eighty percent of New Year’s resolutions collapse by February. Maybe that’s a sign. Real renewal happens in spring — when the world itself wakes up. So if you skipped January’s false start, you’re right on time. And after the grey days of winter, new habits can help motivate your team. Here are […]
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Whether you’re having a one-on-one consultation or a large meeting, here’s how to use your time effectively by listening: Don’t multitask. Multitasking means you are not paying full attention to what the other person is saying. Drinking water or taking notes is okay, but other tasks should be reserved for another time. If you need […]
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No matter what type of business you have, having the ability to recruit and retain talent pays off with increased productivity. A recent study determined that high performing talent in complex occupations, such as information technology, are eight times more productive than average performers. During the recession, demand for jobs far outweighed the number of […]
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Venture Up marks its 35th anniversary in 2018. To mark the occasion, here are 35 things we’ve learned about successful businesses over the years decades. They start with a mission. They know how to regroup if they stray far from the mission. They improve people’s lives. (No product or service succeeds without showing how it […]
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Bash millennials at your peril. They are on the right track. Often characterized as a disruptive force in the workplace, the younger set are redefining the workstyle for mobility and more adaptability. The new way of working is not only more productive, it creates happier employees who agree that flexibility and time off rather higher […]
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